On May 10, 1986, a Piper PA-28-180 (registration N999HT) operated by Herzog Brothers,inc. was involved in an aviation accident near Ludlow, PA. This summary draws on records from the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) historical archive; 4 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.
An aircraft was observed flying into unmarked electrical lines across a lake arm, approximately 2.5 miles north of the accident site, before falling into the water and sinking.
What happened
The aircraft was sighted in the vicinity of a lake arm located roughly 7.5 miles north of the accident site. Witnesses observed the pilot attempting to navigate under power lines that spanned across the waterway. The aircraft pulled up in an effort to clear these obstacles, which were situated approximately 2.5 miles north of where the accident ultimately occurred.
Despite the maneuver, the aircraft collided with unmarked electrical lines crossing the lake. Following the impact, the aircraft fell or dove into the water and subsequently sank. The pilot involved in the incident was identified as being from the local area.
What happened in the 10 May 1986 Piper PA-28-180 accident near Ludlow, PA?
An aircraft was observed flying into unmarked electrical lines across a lake arm, approximately 2.5 miles north of the accident site, before falling into the water and sinking.
What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?
The accident on 10 May 1986 involved a Piper PA-28-180, registration N999HT, operated by Herzog Brothers,inc., at Ludlow, PA.
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